Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DT2 · Dorset
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Charminster has less crime — 3 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Charminster in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 3, a 46.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (53), while Charminster has more Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Charminster recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 3 vs 140 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Charminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Charminster had more Shoplifting. Overall, Charminster recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 140).